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TENAEJA TAYLOR

Lynchburg,VA
TENAEJA TAYLOR

Summary

Energetic marketing professional bringing a robust background in engineering messages to boost company image and preparing written materials. Driven to craft targeted messaging to promote and inform general public of events, promotions and campaigns. Experienced in leveraging detailed analytics reports to monitor and document success. Also experienced and well-seasoned in customer and client services. A day after graduating High School, started a customer service career at a fortune 500 company (Genworth Financial) and ever since then problem solving and customer service became second nature.

I am also a smart professional with capability to determine musical tastes of clients and spin appropriate songs with finesse and excitement. Driven Disc Jockey with the know-how to get people dancing at all types of events, including weddings, bar mitzvahs, company parties and fundraisers.

Overview

10
years of professional experience

Work History

DJ SWIRLOUT

MOBILE DJ & AUDIO ENGINEER
12.2012 - Current

Job overview

  • Communicated closely with clients to determine music styles best suited for wedding, bar mitzvah or other events.
  • Engaged guests at special events by playing fun, lively songs and encouraging dancing.
  • Participated in community events and fundraisers and professionally represented station.
  • Played songs fitting station's format and monitored each song's length to avoid dead air.
  • Entertained guests with music matching desired genres and tempo.
  • Adjusted music plans based on crowd preferences and mood.
  • Arranged libraries and playlists of music in advance of live events.
  • Used controllers and mixers to mix and sample music.
  • Managed schedule, contracts and payments for busy roster of bookings.
  • Maintained high volume of bookings by advertising through traditional, digital and social media channels.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

TINYBULL MARKETING

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER TEAM LEAD
05.2021 - 05.2023

Job overview

LAID OFF WHEN ATTEMPTED TO RETURN FROM MATERNITY LEAVE DUE TO DOWNSIZING & BUDGETING ISSUES.

  • Increased customer engagement through social media.
  • Maintained company's social media presence by posting messages, answering posts, and monitoring responses.
  • Conducted daily updates to social media profiles to boost company online presence.
  • Managed social media accounts for clients, generating interest for existing and upcoming product or service releases.
  • Tracked and capitalized on emerging industry trends to boost campaign performance.
  • Monitored advancements in social media and technology, working with marketing teams to adopt new platforms and facilitate integration into marketing plans.
  • Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
  • Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
  • Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
  • Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.
  • Directed and supervised team of 10 engaged in social media management and strategizing.
  • Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
  • Built strong relationships with customers through a positive attitude and attentive response.
  • Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy, and commitment to friendly service.

REGIONAL FINANCE, ASSISTANT MARKETING MANAGER & ASSISTANTMANAGER
04.2019 - 04.2021

Job overview

  • Achieved or surpassed monthly and annual loan sales goals on consistentbasis
  • Traveled from store to store 30% of time to promote loan products andservices
  • Monitored marketing effectiveness and suggested improvements, resulting in40% increase in sales
  • Closed personal loans, face-to-face, with customers and managed accounts.

GENWORTH FINANCIAL

SENIOR CUSTOMER SALES REPRESENTATIVE
06.2017 - 04.2019

Job overview

  • Educated associates on market trends and stayed up-to-date on forecasts andnews within the insurance industry
  • Worked alongside project managers to boost sales by enhancing productpresentations and advertising collateral
  • Consulted with product development teams to enhance products based oncustomer data
  • Entered applicable data into multiple software's, generated reports and producedtracking documents.

Education

FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY

ASSOCIATE DEGREE from AUDIO ENGINEERING, MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
05.2021

University Overview

HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL

ADVANCED DIPLOMA
2017

University Overview

Skills

  • Intake and assessments
  • Strategic Planning
  • Marketing and advertising
  • Critical thinking
  • Project Management
  • Copywriting
  • Brand Development & Management
  • Hootsuite, CloudCampaign, & Metricool
  • Account Management
  • Computer Proficiency & Database Skills
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Virtual Communities
  • Competitive Research & Strategizing
  • AP Style Writing
  • Control Console & Soundboard Operation
  • Collaborative Relationships
  • Multimedia Presentations
  • Promotional Event Coordination
  • Customer Service & Satisfaction
  • Knowledge of Various Music Styles
  • Diverse Audiences
  • Equipment Troubleshooting & Audio Quality Assessments
  • Live Performances & Events
  • Digital Audio
  • Serato DJ Pro, Serato Sample, Serato Stems
  • FL Studio, Logic Pro, Virtual DJ
  • Conflict Resolution Techniques
  • Proficient Learner
  • Google & Microsoft Workspace

DJ Background

DJ Background
  • Official DJ for HER Sports (nonprofit organization)
  • Linkhorne Middle School
  • Bass Elementary School
  • E.C. Glass High School & Heritage High School
  • JROTC Ball for E.C. Glass High School
  • The Grandin Theatre in Roanoke, VA
  • The TOM TOM Foundation
  • FunCville (Nonprofit Organization)
  • The Madison House of the Arts (Nonprofit Organization)
  • Citizens Climate Lobby (Nonprofit Organization)
  • Boys and Girls Club
  • Jubilee
  • Johnson Health Center
  • Centra Health
  • The City of Roanoke (Virginia)
  • The City of Lynchburg
  • Dish (restaurant in Lynchburg, VA)
  • Private events in Philadelphia, PA
  • Private events in Lynchburg, VA
  • Private events in Greensboro, NC
  • Private event in Atlanta, GA
  • And more

Timeline

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER TEAM LEAD
TINYBULL MARKETING
05.2021 - 05.2023
REGIONAL FINANCE, ASSISTANT MARKETING MANAGER & ASSISTANTMANAGER
04.2019 - 04.2021
SENIOR CUSTOMER SALES REPRESENTATIVE
GENWORTH FINANCIAL
06.2017 - 04.2019
MOBILE DJ & AUDIO ENGINEER
DJ SWIRLOUT
12.2012 - Current
FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY
ASSOCIATE DEGREE from AUDIO ENGINEERING, MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL
ADVANCED DIPLOMA
TENAEJA TAYLOR